In today's episode, Richard and Steve dive into listener feedback and share valuable networking tips (00:40). Later, they discuss filmmaker Sean Baker’s historic four-time win at the Academy Awards and the controversy it sparked in some editing circles for not thanking his assistant editor (15:52).Baker’s Best Picture acceptance speech leads to a broader conversation about the state of movie theaters and their role in an evolving industry (25:59). The discussion then shifts to the impact of streaming services and the traditional studio system, questioning the sustainability of big-budget films like Mickey 17 and how spectacle translates differently on the big screen versus at home. They also touch on Wicked and its place among this year’s Oscar contenders (29:23).Later, they highlight the importance of keeping your profile updated on Contract Services (43:27) and respond to message board backlash over a YouTube video testing "The World's Hardest Editing System"—Avid (49:00).Finally, they check in on the latest Avid Media Composer 2024.12 updates, including improvements to Titler, Rosetta Mode, OTIO, and the long-awaited addition of visible waveforms in the source monitor (59:46).Thanks for listening!Notes:📌 Patrick Caliguiri – @producer.patrick📌 Share Films – @share_films📌 Contract Services – csatf.org📌 YouTube – "I Tested The World's Hardest Editing Software" – Watch Here📌 Avid 2024.12 Updates – 🎙 Steve Jacks – @the_stevejacks | www.stevejacks.com📩 Richard Sanchez – [email protected]

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